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Pittman Family History

Pittman Surname Meaning

English (southern): variant of Pitman. Americanized form of German Pittmann: from a compound personal name formed with Pitt a short form of Peter + -mann ‘man’

or a variant of Bittmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pittman family from?

You can see how Pittman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pittman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pittman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 256 Pittman families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Pittman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pittman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pittman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pittman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pittman. 16% of Pittman men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Pittman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pittman were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    8%
  • Retired
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Office Cleaner
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Pittman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127,000 census records available for the last name Pittman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pittman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Pittman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34,000 military records available for the last name Pittman. For the veterans among your Pittman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pittman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Pittman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pittman in 1941 was 25, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pittman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pittman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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